nycdaug Chapter 284: A battalion was formed from Japanese prisoners!
Chapter 284: A battalion was formed from Japanese prisoners!
Zhou Weimin was stared at by a group of Japanese devils, but he didn't react much and walked among them confidently.
Then he sat on the only chair in the office, which was the chair that Kubo Taro had just sat on.
"Kubo Taro, I remember you promised me that it would take some time to convert these prisoners."
"So let me ask you, how are you getting on now?"
After Zhou Weimin sat down, he took a cigarette for himself and Kubo Taro lit it for him.
Zhou Weimin took a deep breath, then looked at Kubo Taro and said.
"Report to the Lord, the work of converting the prisoners has been largely completed and is proceeding smoothly."
"There are a total of 1065 prisoners of war. So far, a total of 1012 prisoners of war have been converted and 15 have died."
"There are still 48 diehards, and the prisoner in front of you is one of them.
"But don't worry, I will be able to deal with the problem of those 48 stubborn people tomorrow."
After hearing Zhou Weimin's words, Kubo Taro looked at Zhou Weimin respectfully and said.
In fact, these surrendered Japanese soldiers were all afraid of death, otherwise they would not have been captured by the Tiger Guards.
So after Kubo Taro returned to the prisoner camp from Zhou Weimin last time.
Taro Kubo announced Zhou Weimin's decision, and at that time hundreds of Japanese soldiers were willing to join the Tiger Guards.
Over the past few days, more and more Japanese soldiers are willing to join the Tiger Guards. This is not because Kubo Taro's methods are powerful.
These devils are really afraid of death.
In fact, Kubo Taro's methods were too rough. He either starved people to death or beat them to death.
That's how the fifteen Japanese prisoners died.
"Not bad, not bad. It seems you've been working very hard these days. I told you before that I'll treat you based on how many prisoners you successfully convert."
"Now you have successfully converted 1012 people, which is enough for a whole team. You should be treated like a team leader."
"In recognition of your loyalty and hard work, from today on, I grant you the designation 'Japanese Guards'."
"This battalion can also be called the Kubo Battalion. From now on, you will be the commander of the 'Eastern Guards', and your rank will be Major."
"Train well these few days. You can come to me if you need anything. After you are done with training, I have more important tasks for you."
After hearing what Kubo Taro said, Zhou Weimin stood up, patted Kubo Taro on the shoulder and said.
To be honest, Zhou Weimin did not expect that so many Japanese would be willing to join the Tiger Guards.
In Zhou Weimin's opinion, it was already good enough if half of the Japanese were willing to join the Tiger Guards.
As for the Japanese devils killed by Kubo Taro and the remaining corrupt officials, Zhou Weimin did not even mention them.
Because Zhou Weimin knew that Kubo Taro would handle everything, Kubo Taro seemed to be very useful.
"Hey...I'm at your service, sir!"
When Kubo Taro heard Zhou Weimin affirm his work and gave him a military rank and position, his face flushed with excitement.
At this moment, Kubo Taro felt that his heart seemed to be beating very fast and the blood in his body was flowing quickly.
However, Kubo Taro did not forget the main task, which was to select a few Japanese devils to help him.
"Sir, do you still remember this man? He pledged allegiance to you along with me..."
Before Kubo Taro could finish his words, Zhou Weimin interrupted him impatiently, "You are the commander of the 'Eastern Guard'."
"Therefore, I allow you to decide on your own regarding the military positions within the 'Japanese Guard'."
In fact, Zhou Weimin currently does not have much hope for this group of Japanese prisoners. Zhou Weimin only has some hope for Kubo Taro.
Besides, these Japanese devils have been tortured by Kubo Taro for a long time, so it is unlikely that these Japanese prisoners will go against Kubo Taro.
If you want to check and balance Kubo Taro, you also need to capture some devils again to check and balance Kubo Taro.
At present, Zhou Weimin has to show his trust in Kubo Taro and let Kubo Taro lose himself in this power.
Only in this way will Kubo Taro always be grateful to Zhou Weimin and serve Zhou Weimin well.
"Thank you for your trust, sir!"
After hearing Zhou Weimin's words, Kubo Taro couldn't help but bow 180 degrees to Zhou Weimin.
Looking at Kubo Taro who was in tears of gratitude, Zhou Weimin nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at the group of Japanese prisoners who were still standing upright.
"I know that many of you may have pledged your allegiance to me only because of Kubo Taro's manipulations."
"But it doesn't matter. I can tell you clearly that ever since you entered my prisoner-of-war camp."
"Your names have been removed from the 37th Division and the First Army."
"I believe it won't be long before your parents and relatives back home receive notice of your death."
"So even if I let you go now, there will be no good results waiting for you."
"I believe you should understand this better than I do."
"So if you want to survive, you have to follow me and work hard."
"You've all been in China these past few years. Do you think you'll win? How many more years can your local resources last?"
"It's only a matter of time before you lose the war. You want to return home and reunite with your family."
"Then you should live well and work hard for me for this goal!"
After Zhou Weimin finished speaking, he strode out of Kubo Taro's office without paying any attention to the reactions of the Japanese prisoners.
At present, this group of Japanese prisoners is still of little use, and Kubo Taro does not have any harsh measures.
However, Zhou Weimin believed that as long as these Japanese prisoners were trained for a period of time, they would definitely be able to play their role.
Kubo Taro stood upright until he could no longer see Zhou Weimin, then he relaxed.
Then Kubo Taro was about to say something to these Japanese prisoners, but at this moment Xu Hu came back.
"You performed well this time. The commander has decided to reward you with one hundred silver dollars and you can form a small team. I will equip this team with weapons."
"The commander is a generous man, and our Tiger Guards are also a wealthy force. As long as you serve the commander well, the commander will not treat you unfairly."
Xu Hu first looked at the Japanese prisoners around him, and then slowly spoke to Kubo Taro.
After saying that, he gave Kubo Taro a cloth bag and a Nambu pistol, commonly known as the Turtle Box.
Xu Hu didn't stay, he gave the things to Kubo Taro and left, because he still had to go to the logistics department to pick up things.
After Xu Hu left, Kubo Taro couldn't wait to open the bag. Seeing the bag full of silver dollars inside, he smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed into slits.